My name is Zach Wahls. You might remember me from that YouTube video that went viral twice last year, in which I spoke against a constitutional amendment that would have reversed the recognition of same-sex marriage in Iowa. I'll be appearing as a guest on the Daily Show this evening and was wondering if the hive mind had any recommendations. Mentioning CISPA to a producer was the first thought that came to mind... any others?
And it's not an AMA, so maybe I don't need proof, but here's some anyway in case you're wondering if this is legit:
https://twitter.com/#!/ZachWahls/status/196963293200519170
http://www.thedailyshow.com/guests
EDIT:
Top Five Requests
Get Jon Stewart to do an AMA--I will mention this to his executive producer, give him some information about what they are, how much traffic they get and how to contact the /r/IamA mods, probably can't mention it during the interview, but will certainly bring it to his attention if possible backstage.
Mention CISPA--If we get to a natural part of the interview where it makes sense to do this, I will certainly mention it in the interview.
Tell him the Earth is spinning the wrong way--thought this was a hilarious idea at first, maybe a great way to end things, but upon further reflection--and the fact that it now has fewer upvotes than the LameMeme recommending I don't do it, I'm going to pass.
Look right in the camera just as I'm about to leave and say "Kendall Gibson, we know what you have done." so as to make ky1e's brother have a heart attack--not so sure about this one. Wouldn't want to be held liable for an emergency room visit... And there are probably easier ways to cause a heart attack.
Do an AMA afterward--tomorrow is going to be crazy busy because I'm here in NYC (and on the show in the first place) to promote my book, but I'll take lots of pictures and if there's interest, will do one later this week.
Thanks so much everyone!
EDIT II:
Definitely hoping to mention Amendment One in North Carolina.
I'm going to mention to a producer that it would be amazing if he'd host a presidential debate. This seems like a way, way, WAY long shot, but goddamit, that would be amazing.
EDIT THE THIRD
Just got back from taping. Didn't manage to mention CISPA during the interview, but gave the producer I worked with a facts sheet and explained that it was basically the latest iteration of SOPA/PIPA and great comedic fodder. She seemed both genuinely interested and unaware of its existence. Hoping this happens. I was really sad we didn't have an opportunity to talk about it naturally, but, as a bunch of people pointed out in the thread, forcing it would have backfired.
I talked with his personal assistant about an AMA, who said that it sounded like a good opportunity and would pass it directly on to Jon's agent, who makes those kinds of decisions. Obviously there are incredible demands on his time, but I mentioned how much we enjoyed NDT's AMA's and it seems he and Jon are pretty close, so fingers are crossed.
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